Days of Antidiscrimination 2025
When? During the entire month of June 2025
Where? On both campuses and online
What? Different formats of exchange, workshops, keynote or performances with discussions, thematic focus on political and democratic processes, participation and representation
Monday, 2nd of June 2025
KLEVE 4–6pm, 01 01 002
My path about remembrance politics and antisemitism in Germany
Opening keynote by Burak Yilmaz
Educator, podcaster and the author of „Ehrensache. Kämpfen gegen Judenhass“ Burak Yilmaz speaks about his journey. Born in Duisburg, he initiated the “Young Muslims in Ausschwitz” project in response to anti-Semitism at his youth center and has since considered it his life's work to combat anti-Semitism. He has received numerous awards for his commitment, including the Federal Cross of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. Afterwards, there will be an opportunity for a joint discussion.
Monday, 16th of June 2025
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How to Survive a System (That Wasn't Made for You)
A performative lecture exploring the paradoxes of representation and participation by Crystal Hassell
How do you take part in a system that simultaneously marginalizes you?Through sharp reflections, humor, and realness, this lecture exposes the hiddenlogics of exclusion masked as democracy and inclusion—and invites theaudience to unlearn, rethink, and imagine otherwise.
Untangling Survival: Safety, Strategy & Refusal
An interactive follow-up session.
We slow down. We share. Together, we explore what survival looks like within systems that weren’t built for us. Through reflection prompts and open dialogue, we unpack the blurry lines between inclusion and compliance, between safety and silence.
This is not a training. It’s not a debate. It’s a shared moment of recognition, strategy, and imagination.
Tuesday, 17th of June 2025
KLEVE, 3.30–6.30pm,
Democracy and Me
Workshop by Democrat Ramadani and Delia Kornelsen
Who am I? What is important to me in life? What have been democratic and undemocratic moments in my life? How do I perceive myself and the world? Why do I see things this way and not differently? What is democracy? What threatens it? What do we need to improve it? What should people in a democracy know and be able to do? How do we want to learn about it and live in a democracy that doesn't yet exist?
Democracy invites us to ask ourselves these and similar questions and to explore them together with others.
Democracy is not only a form of government but also a form of society, a way of life, and a form of experimentation. After all, democracies are always also undemocratic and must become developed further.
The history of democracy is one of privilege and discrimination. People are repeatedly excluded. Yet, democracy carries the promise, that everything that isn't good, can be improved – whether in families, among friends, at work, or society as a whole. What is democratic? What is undemocratic? What could be more democratic? These are important questions for reflection in our personal, professional, and political lives.
The seminar offers inspiration for engaging with these questions, opens up a space for the diversity of perspectives, and offers practical exercises for exploring democracy.
Registration and further information: joost.kleuters@hochschule-rhein-waal.de
The workshop is offered as part of „HSRW Voices: International Campus in a Turbulent World Programm“
Wednesday, 18th of June 2025
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How to Survive a System (That Wasn't Made for You)
A performative lecture exploring the paradoxes of representation and participation by Crystal Hassell
How do you take part in a system that simultaneously marginalizes you?Through sharp reflections, humor, and realness, this lecture exposes the hiddenlogics of exclusion masked as democracy and inclusion—and invites theaudience to unlearn, rethink, and imagine otherwise.
Untangling Survival: Safety, Strategy & Refusal
An interactive follow-up session.
We slow down. We share.Together, we explore what survival looks like within systems that weren’t builtfor us. Through reflection prompts and open dialogue, we unpack the blurrylines between inclusion and compliance, between safety and silence.
This is not a training. It’s not a debate. It’s a shared moment of recognition, strategy, and imagination.
Wednesday, 25th of June 2025
ONLINE 5–6.30pm, Webex t.b.a.
German Politics – Basic and Trends
Keynote by Prof. Dr. Stefan Marschall
What are the basic pillars of the German democratic system and where is it heading at the moment? In his keynote speech, Düsseldorf political science professor Stefan Marschall, who specializes in the German political system, will shed light on the foundations of the German political system and present current developments. Afterwards, there will be an opportunity for a joint discussion.
Events organized by the AStA
Tuesday, 10.06.2025
Kleve 11am-5pm, 09 01 018 | German | registration required
Werde Stammtischkämpfer*in - Workshop gegen rechte und diskriminierende Parolen
Workshop von Aufstehen gegen Rassismus, Referentin Manuela Müller
Wir alle kennen das: Auf der Arbeit, im Sportverein, in der Familie oder auf der Straße fallen Sprüche, die uns die Sprache verschlagen. Später ärgern wir uns, hätten gerne den Mund aufgemacht.
Hier setzt das Stammtischkämpfer*innen Seminar an. Es soll Menschen in die Lage versetzen, die Schrecksekunde zu überwinden, Position zu beziehen und deutlich zu machen: Das nehmen wir nicht länger hin! In Theorie und Praxis werden gängige rechte Positionen untersucht und geübt, das Wort zu ergreifen und für solidarische Alternativen zu streiten statt für Ausgrenzung und Rassismus.
Die Zahl der Teilnehmenden ist begrenzt. Die Teilnahme ist kostenfrei. Um Anmeldung wird per Mail an asta-political-education@hsrw.org gebeten.
Wednesday, 12.06.2025
Kleve 3pm-5pm, 11 EG 011 | English | registration required
Navigating Workplace Discrimination: Rights and Resources
Workshop provided by AWO, speaker Nazim Dogu
Join us for an insightful workshop hosted by AWO, focusing specifically on discrimination at work. We will address key questions such as "What is discrimination?" and examine the legal basics under German law. Participants will learn about their rights and the legal framework for protection against workplace discrimination. Through case work, we will discuss practical steps to take in specific situations and identify resources for support, empowering individuals to protect themselves and respond effectively to discrimination in the workplace.
The number of participants is limited. Participation is free of charge. Please register by sending an email to asta-political-education@hsrw.org.
Thursday, 13.06.2025
Kleve 1pm-3pm, KLE 08 01 004 | English | registration required
Navigating Workplace Discrimination: Rights and Resources
Workshop provided by AWO, speaker Nazim Dogu
Join us for an insightful workshop hosted by AWO, focusing specifically on discrimination at work. We will address key questions such as "What is discrimination?" and examine the legal basics under German law. Participants will learn about their rights and the legal framework for protection against workplace discrimination. Through case work, we will discuss practical steps to take in specific situations and identify resources for support, empowering individuals to protect themselves and respond effectively to discrimination in the workplace.
The number of participants is limited. Participation is free of charge. Please register by sending an email to asta-political-education@hsrw.org.
Wednesday, 26.06.2025
Kleve 3pm-5pm, room tba | English | registration required
What If? Tools for Tackling Discrimination Together
Workshop provided by AWO, speaker Janna Völpel
Join us for this engaging workshop where we will explore the complexities of discrimination through collaborative discussions and reflections on local cases. Participants will learn effective strategies to respond to discriminatory situations, both in the moment and afterwards, empowering themselves to take action. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding and practice your reactions in a supportive environment!
The number of participants is limited. Participation is free of charge. Please register by sending an email to asta-political-education@hsrw.org.